Case Note & Summary
The case involved an appeal filed by the appellant, Man Singh, against the State of Rajasthan. The appellant had been in custody for approximately one year, prompting the appeal for bail. The Supreme Court noted that despite service of notice, no one appeared on behalf of the respondent. Considering the duration of the appellant's custody, the court decided to grant bail. The court directed that the appellant be released upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties of the same amount, to the satisfaction of the Trial Court. The appeal was allowed with this direction, emphasizing the importance of the duration of custody in bail considerations.
Headnote
A) Criminal Law - Bail - Grant of Bail - Criminal Procedure - Court directed the release of the appellant on bail after considering the duration of custody. The appellant had been in custody for about a year, and the court found it appropriate to grant bail upon furnishing a bond and sureties to the satisfaction of the Trial Court. Held that the appeal was allowed with the direction for bail (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appellant should be granted bail after being in custody for about a year.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and directed the release of the appellant on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties of the same amount to the satisfaction of the Trial Court.
Law Points
- Bail
- Custody
- Criminal Procedure
